20 June 2022 Tanning – Project under way to improve natural tannins Leather chemicals manufacturer Silvateam is working with a series of partners in Italy on a project to develop chemically modified natural tannins (CMNTs) to produce leather, reports Leatherbiz. Aims of the project are to make adjustments to the ways in which… Continue reading Tanning – Project under way to improve natural tannins
17 June 2022 Europe – UNIC’s mission to Brussels A delegation of senior representatives of Italy’s national tanning industry association, UNIC, made a formal visit to the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels on June 15, reports Leatherbiz. Left to right: Roberto Lupi; Fabrizio Nuti; Luisa Regimenti; Piero Rosati; Manuel Rios; Rino Mastrotto.… Continue reading Europe – UNIC’s mission to Brussels
17 June 2022 Events – Sustainable Leather Forum returns to Paris On September 12, 2022, the Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) will return to Palais Brongniart in Paris for its fourth edition, writes ILM. Organised by the Conseil National du Cuir (CNC), the event will host professionals from the leather industry alongside the fashion… Continue reading Events – Sustainable Leather Forum returns to Paris
17 June 2022 Asian Trade – Bangladesh aims to increase leather exports to China Bangladesh has always been a small player in the Chinese leather market and has only managed to export leather worth US $ 50 million and footwear worth US $ 16 million to China each year in the last decade, according to… Continue reading Asian Trade – Bangladesh aims to increase leather exports to China
16 June 2022 Sustainability or Greenwashing? Higg Index slammed by NYT Brett Mathews, editor and published on Apparel Insider wrote some informative and insightful comments on the Higg Index controversy An article in the The New York Times has heavily criticised the Higg Index for greenwashing. The article claims Higg has enabled #fastfashion… Continue reading Sustainability or Greenwashing? Higg Index slammed by NYT
16 June 2022 VegTanning – Project under way to improve natural tannins Leather chemicals manufacturer Silvateam is working with a series of partners in Italy on a project to develop chemically modified natural tannins (CMNTs) to produce leather, writes Leatherbiz. Aims of the project are to make adjustments to the ways in which… Continue reading VegTanning – Project under way to improve natural tannins
16 June 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – ‘Extremely difficult phase’ for leather A new edition of our fortnightly newsletter, Leatherbiz Market Intelligence, went live on June 14 and is available for subscribers to read in the Intelligence section of the website. This edition makes the point, not for the first time, that the… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – ‘Extremely difficult phase’ for leather
15 June 2022 Sustainability – NYT weighs in on Higg MSI treatment of leather Leather manufacturing group JBS Couros has told The New York Times that it engaged directly with non-profit organisation the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) last year because it wanted to correct “misleading analyses” of leather in the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI),… Continue reading Sustainability – NYT weighs in on Higg MSI treatment of leather
15 June 2022 Leather Naturally recommends…..Buy less, buy better, but leather A leather jacket is one of the most valuable items to get, it’s an investment when you buy it for the first time, but a leather jacket can be worn for any kind of occasion. It is stylish, has class, ages well and is… Continue reading Leather Naturally recommends…..Buy less, buy better, but leather
15 June 2022 Africa – Nigeria can also manufacture luxury leathergoods Nigeria exports most of its raw leather and imports leathergoods. This is par for the course for many third world economies. For example, crude oil and raw aluminum are exported, then gasoline and pressed aluminum sheeting or cooking foil is imported. In many cases… Continue reading Africa – Nigeria can also manufacture luxury leathergoods
14 June 2022 Tibet – Yaks and sheep provide important resources for Tibetan communities Francis Tsang, co-founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance, writes that Tibetan communities have always been herding yaks and sheep, letting them graze freely. Yaks and sheep provide the Tibetans with many valuable nutrients for the community’s consumption (meat and dairy), as… Continue reading Tibet – Yaks and sheep provide important resources for Tibetan communities
14 June 2022 United States of America – Designer Brands reports first-quarter results The North American based manufacturer and retailer of footwear and accessories has reported its first-quarter 2022 results, reports ILM. The group reported net sales up 18.1% year-on-year to US$830.5 million, while comparable sales increased by 15.3%.Gross profit was US$275.7 million… Continue reading United States of America – Designer Brands reports first-quarter results
14 June 2022 South America – Demand from US boosts Peru´s footwear exports The latest figures available from Peru’s Exporters Association (ADEX) confirm that the US increased its shipments of footwear from Peru by 155.5% in the first two months of 2022 compared to the same period a year earlier. With 36% of… Continue reading South America – Demand from US boosts Peru´s footwear exports
13 June 2022 Bangladesh – Trainers get training in Bangladesh The Ministry of Commerce in Bangladesh has initiated a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, financed by the World Bank Group, reports ILM. The training focused on Environmental, Social and Quality (ESQ) for four targeted sectors – leather goods and footwear, tanning, light engineering… Continue reading Bangladesh – Trainers get training in Bangladesh
13 June 2022 United Kingdom – Cordwainers Footwear Awards returns with packed ceremony in London A footwear design student at De Montfort University in Leicester, Sam Lilley, has won first prize at the 2022 Cordwainers Footwear Awards. He was presented with the award at packed ceremony in London on June 9. He said he aimed… Continue reading United Kingdom – Cordwainers Footwear Awards returns with packed ceremony in London
13 June 2022 Is it leather? – What’s real, and what is not Do you want to know if your car seat is leather? I love this helpful site to buy more carefully when buying a new car: Is it leather? Asks Karl Flowers, Technical Director of Authenticae, on Linkedin. I really feel strongly… Continue reading Is it leather? – What’s real, and what is not
10 June 2022 Redwood Comment – Global challenges require new approaches Dr Mike Redwood examines some of the current challenges facing the leather industry across the globe, from geopolitical conflict to trade shows. As published on ILM. China’s Belt and Road initiative I have always interrogated the context before adopting or suggesting a… Continue reading Redwood Comment – Global challenges require new approaches
10 June 2022 Africa – Zimbabwe leather industry is on the way back Zimbabwe has a competitive advantage on the leather value chain given its viable livestock base and wild game. After years of economic and political uncertainty, the country is coming back to restore the glory. As a first-timer, their objective in… Continue reading Africa – Zimbabwe leather industry is on the way back
10 June 2022 United Kingdom – Mulberry adds digital IDs to leather products British leather goods brand Mulberry has announced that digital IDs will be added to its products by 2025, reports ILM. The company said that this will “revolutionise the way luxury brands and customers connect, and steward circularity in luxury fashion”.… Continue reading United Kingdom – Mulberry adds digital IDs to leather products
9 June 2022 Tanning – Biomass content in wet-end and finishing: An optimisation approach Stahl’s Ympact® range consists of a full range of 15 beamhouse, wet-end and finishing chemicals that have been developed to assist tanners and finishers increase the biomass content of their final leathers using a range of biobased ingredients derived from renewable… Continue reading Tanning – Biomass content in wet-end and finishing: An optimisation approach
9 June 2022 Luxury – Boost for Italian brands in the US with launch of Altagamma Club New York Fondazione Altagamma, the trade association that promotes high-end leathergoods and other luxury brands from Italy, has announced the expansion of an international networking project with the opening of Altagamma Club New York, Reports Leatherbiz Image… Continue reading Luxury – Boost for Italian brands in the US with launch of Altagamma Club New York
9 June 2022 Raw Materials – China still the top buyer of US wet-salted hides; Italy dominates wet blue Official figures published by the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) show that packers, tanners and traders in the US exported 10.75 million hides in the first four months of 2022, bringing in revenues of… Continue reading Raw Materials – China still the top buyer of US wet-salted hides; Italy dominates wet blue
8 June 2022 Leather – The industry is under environmental scrutiny, and that’s a good thing People who buy leather products want to feel assured that their choice of materials and products is the right one; sustainable for people and planet alike. Increasing social consciousness and environmental activism are placing the ancient art of leather… Continue reading Leather – The industry is under environmental scrutiny, and that’s a good thing
8 June 2022 Leather Truthfully Leather Truthfully is a new resource from Leather Naturally for journalists and consumers who want quick access to key information about leather. Supported by Bill Amberg and Anya Hindmarch, it is an easy-to-read summary of the facts that has been created to address the most common misconceptions around… Continue reading Leather Truthfully
8 June 2022 TFL celebrates anniversary of Lanxess acquisition TFL is celebrating the first anniversary of the “new TFL” after acquiring the organic leather chemicals (OLC) business of Lanxess on June 1, 2021, reports ILM. The company said: “From that point onwards the teams worked together tirelessly to integrate the two businesses and… Continue reading TFL celebrates anniversary of Lanxess acquisition
7 June 2022 World Environment Day – SLF Comment Sunday 5 June was World Environment Day 2022. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world.… Continue reading World Environment Day – SLF Comment
7 June 2022 Spain – Louis Vuitton adds to production in Spain The luxury fashion brand has announced the completion of a new leather goods production site in Girona, Spain, reports ILM. The new manufacturing location comprises 8,000 sq m and brings the total Louis Vuitton production sites in Spain to five. … Continue reading Spain – Louis Vuitton adds to production in Spain
7 June 2022 Argentina – Sadesa’s Friends of the Environment Programme Sadesa is one of the world’s largest tannery groups producing 17 million square feet of leather per month in seven industrial facilities based in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Thailand. Leather is made for all applications, for footwear, leathergoods, upholstery and automotive. and… Continue reading Argentina – Sadesa’s Friends of the Environment Programme
6 June 2022 Leather Naturally asks…. Why are alternative biomaterials targeting genuine leather? Read the feature by Tom Hogarth, Deputy Editor of International Leather Maker https://lnkd.in/ezG35_Fk
6 June 2022 Auto Interiors – The pros and cons of genuine leather and leatherette Leatherette’ is a synthetic material, the origins of which can be traced back to the 1920s when commercially viable alternatives to leather were first being actively researched. According to sohoconcept.com “It’s typically made from natural or synthetic cloth fibres coated… Continue reading Auto Interiors – The pros and cons of genuine leather and leatherette
6 June 2022 Italy – Strong growth for Natuzzi in first quarter Natuzzi has reported its first-quarter 2022 financial results, achieving consolidated revenue of €118.5 million, up 16.8% year-on-year, reports ILM. Excluding “other sales”, the company reported that invoiced sales from upholstered and other home furnishings products amounted to €113.8 million, an increase… Continue reading Italy – Strong growth for Natuzzi in first quarter
2 June 2022 Events – APLF announces special October edition in Bangkok The organisers of the APLF exhibition have announced that a special edition of the fair will take place in Bangkok from October 19-21, 2022. The venue will be the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, which is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen in… Continue reading Events – APLF announces special October edition in Bangkok
2 June 2022 A better future for cities should involve leather artisans Redwood Comment Dr Mike Redwood discusses the possibilities that can be found for makers in a post-Covid landscape with emptier cities and a WFH focus. Urbanisation has been one of the major trends of the last few decades and has continued… Continue reading A better future for cities should involve leather artisans
2 June 2022 China – Jinjiang, manufacturing hub for clothing, footwear in SE China Here is a pictorial essay on this manufacturing hub located in Fujian province in SE China. All photos courtesy of XinhuaCaptions to be placed below each photo: A staff member works on a production line in a sports shoe company… Continue reading China – Jinjiang, manufacturing hub for clothing, footwear in SE China
1 June 2022 Leather Naturally offers…. Questions and Answers Are you also struggling with any of these questions?… Are animals killed for leather? Is leather sustainable? Is leather environmentally friendly Where does leather come from? What is Vegan leather? How is leather made? What is vegetable tanned leather? What is Chrome tanned leather?… Continue reading Leather Naturally offers….
1 June 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Pro-leather arguments are stronger than ever A new edition of our Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter went live on May 31. It is clear that the market situation remains challenging for leather, as for the wider economy. Many of the immediate difficulties are linked to three major factors: the… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Pro-leather arguments are stronger than ever
1 June 2022 Auction – New Artcurial handbag event set for Monte Carlo Specialist auction house Artcurial will hold another of its luxury handbag events in Monte Carlo on July 21, writes Leatherbiz. The Paris-based auction house holds a number of events of this kind per year and has done for almost two decades.… Continue reading Auction – New Artcurial handbag event set for Monte Carlo
31 May 2022 Muirhead from Scotland The passenger transport sector is facing rapid change with an increasing demand for comfort, hygiene and sustainability. The all-new Volvo Buses 9900 is all about the passenger experience. Superior choice of Muirhead high-performance leather in Grampian Racing Yellow and Charcoal hues, finely crafted details and trim, comfortable Franz Kiel… Continue reading Muirhead from Scotland
31 May 2022 Bangladesh – Health camp day held for Savar workers A day-long health camp was held last week for tannery workers at the Savar industrial estate, reports ILM. Organised by the Tannery Workers Union with the support of the Solidarity Centre, the camp provided free medicine to more than 200 workers… Continue reading Bangladesh – Health camp day held for Savar workers
31 May 2022 World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – A New Vision for Food Late last year, I spent time with leaders and members of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate, also called the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. We celebrated the return of bison to their ancestral lands in what is today known as South Dakota. Together, we watched… Continue reading World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – A New Vision for Food
30 May 2022 Automotive – Custom Just Became Standard Handel Street is South Africa’s only dealer and manufacturer approved leather interior manufacturer. Marketing Director Mr Ashraf Ismail makes some pertinent points: Why Leather? Almost since man first stepped onto the earth, human beings have been using leather. The protective skins of animals… Continue reading Automotive – Custom Just Became Standard
30 May 2022 Aviation – ‘Lightest-ever’ leather will be on show from Muirhead in Hamburg Leather manufacturer Muirhead has said it will unveil its lightest ever leather at the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo. The event takes place in Hamburg from June 14-16, reports Leatherbiz. Muirhead, part of the Scottish leather group, has presented… Continue reading Aviation – ‘Lightest-ever’ leather will be on show from Muirhead in Hamburg
30 May 2022 Leather Naturally – Brazil’s CICB joins as latest associate member Another step toward the valorization of leather: CICB is the new Leather Naturally associate member. Leather Naturally brings together the main global players in the leather chain to promote, through media and events, the features and use of the material… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Brazil’s CICB joins as latest associate member
27 May 2022 Reebok expands Classic Leather in 2022 Reebok is celebrating its Classic Leather collection with a line-up of new styles in collaboration with rising artists, writes ILM. The Classic Leather range features a leather upper, lightweight EVA midsole cushioning, a lightweight construction, the brand noted. Styles in the Spring/Summer 2022… Continue reading Reebok expands Classic Leather in 2022
27 May 2022 Leather Naturally writes… A Sculptural piece for a large reception in the middle of the heart of London. This work is made by Bill Amberg Studio. Meet the Master, Bill and listen to his words about “What Is The Future Of Leather” More: https://bit.ly/3MQ4MfC
27 May 2022 United Kingdom – Accredited tanneries only for Mulberry by 2023 The head of sustainability at accessories brand Mulberry, Rosie Wollacott Phillips, has said the company will be sourcing all of its leather from “environmentally credited” by 2023, writes Leatherbiz. In recent comments she gave to luxury industry organisation Walpole, Ms… Continue reading United Kingdom – Accredited tanneries only for Mulberry by 2023
26 May 2022 Leather Working Group – A First for Sustainability in China’s Automotive Industry “The journey of the Chinese leather value chain towards sustainability is promising. And we want to share some of our small wins with you,” writes Francis Tsang, one of the co-founders of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance (CFLA). In… Continue reading Leather Working Group – A First for Sustainability in China’s Automotive Industry
26 May 2022 United Kingdom – Green prices down to reflect the global market After a long period of stability, it has been reported by several hide sellers that they have taken much lower prices from Italian tanners to maintain business. Some of the new business for the top weight hides has been concluded with… Continue reading United Kingdom – Green prices down to reflect the global market
26 May 2022 Responsable Sourcing – PrimeAsia launches augmented Traceabilty and Sourcing Policy PrimeAsia launches Augmented Sourcing Policy aimed at achieving 100% traceability back to farms of birth for leathers sourced from South America by 2030. The document covers other multiple aspects of leather origin and production including climate change, labor conditions, chemical… Continue reading Responsable Sourcing – PrimeAsia launches augmented Traceabilty and Sourcing Policy
25 May 2022 Beef Industry – U.S. senators propose beef price fixing investigation U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). have proposed an investigation into antitrust allegations against the “big four” American meat processing companies, reports ILM. The proposal, which calls on the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 (FTC Act),… Continue reading Beef Industry – U.S. senators propose beef price fixing investigation
25 May 2022 Leather Naturally asks……Why Use Leather? Good question isn’t it and often asked by consumers. Our short guide sets out the different properties and characteristics of leather. Just click on the link below to download the free fact sheet with no registration needed. Read more: https://bit.ly/3wFmHyO
25 May 2022 Automotive – China car sales plunge due to covid policy New car sales in China plunged by 48% in April, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), writes Leatherbiz Geely Motor Group A little under 1.2 million units sold in April, down from 2.25 million in the same month… Continue reading Automotive – China car sales plunge due to covid policy
24 May 2022 Europe – Cotance to support IULTCS EuroCongress 2022 Cotance has announced its patronage for the upcoming III IULTCS EuroCongress event, which will take place in Italy from September 18-20, 2022, reports ILM The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community will support the event in… Continue reading Europe – Cotance to support IULTCS EuroCongress 2022
24 May 2022 ILM Podcast – Cotance President addresses industry challenges In the latest ILM podcast episode, Tom Hogarth and Martin Ricker are joined by Manuel Rios, President of Cotance and owner of Spanish sheepskin tannery Inpelsa. Manuel Rios This episode features discussions about the trials and tribulations of tanning in Europe, Cotance’s… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Cotance President addresses industry challenges
24 May 2022 China – Responsible Yak Tanning with Zeology in the Tibet Autonomous Region Zeology is taking part in an exciting, high-altitude journey in the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Together with ChromeFree Leather Alliance and The Third Pole of The Earth Leather Industrial Co., Ltd. we are proud to showcase responsible Zeology tanned… Continue reading China – Responsible Yak Tanning with Zeology in the Tibet Autonomous Region
23 May 2022 Italy – Furla’s Progetto Italia blends Natural Surroundings with Sustainability Italian accessories brand Furla is renowned for its quality, competitively priced leather goods on the global market. It is about to enter a new phase of its development with more emphasis o sustainability in a brand-new creative hub named Progetto Italia based… Continue reading Italy – Furla’s Progetto Italia blends Natural Surroundings with Sustainability
23 May 2022 Europe – Italy’s tanners want voices heard at European level Representatives of the Italy’s Tuscan tanning district met MEP Luisa Regimenti to discuss supporting the local industry at European level, reports Leatherbiz The workshop, which took place at Santa Croce-based leather research centre Poteco, was attended by Fabrizio Nuti, president… Continue reading Europe – Italy’s tanners want voices heard at European level
23 May 2022 Aviation – New Custom Seats for Air France long-haul On Tuesday, May 10, Air France unveiled its latest long-haul business seat. Safran Seats is proud to contribute to the airline’s customer experience with a high-end seat designed and assembled in our French factories, in the heart of Berry. This new… Continue reading Aviation – New Custom Seats for Air France long-haul
20 May 2022 United States of America – American Leather Holdings names new CEO American Leather Holdings, which owns American Leather, Lee Industries, Brookline Furniture and Bench Made Modern, has named Brian Golden as its new CEO, reports ILM. Golden takes over from interim CEO Phil Milazzo, who took the role in March… Continue reading United States of America – American Leather Holdings names new CEO
20 May 2022 Europe – The “vegan deception” will soon have nowhere to hide Earlier this year, Portugal joined other countries in Europe, such as Belgium, France, Italy, and Spain, where leather is legally protected. In The Official Journal of the Republic of Portugal of January 4, 2022, the “Decree-Lei n.o 3/2022” was published, establishing… Continue reading Europe – The “vegan deception” will soon have nowhere to hide
20 May 2022 Zeology wins Green Product Award 2022 Zeology has won the Green Product Award ’22 in the category Best of New Materials. Proud of this achievement! Not only because it is a recognition of it as an innovative tanning agent, it also puts the sustainability of leather in the spotlight. From… Continue reading Zeology wins Green Product Award 2022
19 May 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Tanneries under threat Our latest Leatherbiz Market Intelligence report is low on optimism, alas. Published on May 17, the report is available in the Intelligence section of the website for subscribers to read. It said bluntly that the risk of leather manufacturers having to close down… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Tanneries under threat
19 May 2022 Current traceability in automotive leather ILM Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers examines the current state of traceability in the automotive industry and how it can be expected to develop going forward. The requirements for traceability in automotive supply chains are numerous. A large part of the need for traceability is… Continue reading Current traceability in automotive leather
19 May 2022 Webinar – Lanxess expert to speak on the need for biocides In an upcoming webinar, hosted by ILM, Andreas Weckmann, Technical Marketing Leather Biocides at Lanxess, will discuss the need for biocides in the leather industry. Weckmann will also explain the biocide options already available today, as well as the… Continue reading Webinar – Lanxess expert to speak on the need for biocides
18 May 2022 Sadesa asks….Is leather sustainable? Yes! If sustainable means converting materials that would be otherwise thrown away to make the products we use to live, keeping things for a long time, repairing them when we need to, passing them on to someone else to use after us and, eventually, – recycling the product… Continue reading Sadesa asks….Is leather sustainable?
18 May 2022 Raw Materials – Are Animals killed for Leather? We frequently get the question: Are animals killed for leather? We also see that this question is frequently asked on search engines such as Google. The answer is NO. The hides come from animals raised for food. This accounts for 99% of… Continue reading Raw Materials – Are Animals killed for Leather?
18 May 2022 ILM Podcast – Leather’s challenging environment in 2022 In the latest episode of ILM’s podcast, View from the Top, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth brings you three articles that, together, present an image of the challenging global environment leather finds itself in today. These three articles, all available on the ILM website,… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Leather’s challenging environment in 2022
17 May 2022 Upcycling – Excess leather from Elmo Leather made into exquisite bags We are proud to announce our new collaboration with By Cloudberry. A Swedish company upcycling our excess leather into the most beautiful handcrafted premium bags. Read more about their choice of sustainable material.https://lnkd.in/dnZkBQvn
17 May 2022 Leather Working Group (LWG) covers…..Consumer attitude towards leather Dr Kerry Senior, Director of Leather UK writes that in 2021, Leather UK commissioned a survey of 2,000 UK adults to examine consumer attitudes to leather, their understanding of leather and the alternatives, and changes in their shopping habits including where they buy, their… Continue reading Leather Working Group (LWG) covers…..Consumer attitude towards leather
17 May 2022 Italy – A Message from Dani SpA “This certification is an achievement we are very proud of because it rewards the commitment and awareness of all those who work in Dani. At the same time, it recognizes the value of a business model in which we believe so much, where profitability, social… Continue reading Italy – A Message from Dani SpA
16 May 2022 Events – Bio-content and LCAs emerge as main themes at Freiberg Leather Days The 2022 Freiberg Leather Days conference concluded in Chemnitz on May 12. This was the tenth time the event has taken place, reports Leatherbiz. There were 18 presentations over the two days of the conference, which delegates… Continue reading Events – Bio-content and LCAs emerge as main themes at Freiberg Leather Days
16 May 2022 Scotland – Bentley Motors visits Bridge of Weir Leather Last week Bridge of Weir was delighted to welcome Bentley Motors to Bridge of Weir Leather. Head of UK Sales, A James M Muirhead, hosted members of the Bentley team on a guided tour of the fully integrated manufacturing facility, where… Continue reading Scotland – Bentley Motors visits Bridge of Weir Leather
16 May 2022 Defining Alternatives to Leather – What do the names of ‘leather alternatives’ mean? Vegan leather, pleather, leatherette – despite their names there is one thing all these materials have in common – they are not leather, writes Choose Real Leather What is Vegan Leather?There is no such thing as vegan… Continue reading Defining Alternatives to Leather – What do the names of ‘leather alternatives’ mean?
13 May 2022 Leather Naturally describes….. Which approach to leather tanning achieves the best results? Which is the most efficient? Is vegetable tanning really more sustainable than chrome tanning? Read the leather tanning guide from Steve Sothmann to find out the answer to these questions and others. Just hit the link. More:… Continue reading Leather Naturally describes…..
13 May 2022 Mexico – Automotive is now consuming 70% of Guanajuato’s leather In the first quarter of the current financial year, Adidas’ results show top-line growth reduced by €400 million due to supply chain issues, reports ILM. The company reported that currency-neutral sales were down 3% in the quarter. In light of… Continue reading Manufacturing – Supply issues affect Adidas in first quarter
13 May 2022 Mexico – Automotive is now consuming 70% of Guanajuato’s leather The leather manufacturing sector in the Mexican state of Guanajuato is on course to return to pre-covid levels of revenues in 2022, according to the president of local tanning industry body Cicur, Ricardo Muñoz Arrona, writes Leatherbiz In recent comments… Continue reading Mexico – Automotive is now consuming 70% of Guanajuato’s leather
12 May 2022 ZDHC Facts from Royal Smit & Zoon – ESG Milestone | ZDHC compliant and certified product range Royal Smit & Zoon has been a contributor to the ZDHC since 2018 and strongly supports their mission to create a supply chain towards safer chemistry. In 2019, our first products were certified according to… Continue reading ZDHC Facts from Royal Smit & Zoon – ESG Milestone | ZDHC compliant and certified product range
12 May 2022 Leather Naturally invites……Slow Fashion Challenge The Slow Fashion Challenge for International design competition. Its mission is to encourage a new generation of designers to reconsider their relationship with leather and other natural materials to create stunning designs where longevity and minimal environmental impact is key. Two industry-leading figures to the judging panel… Continue reading Leather Naturally invites….Slow Fashion Challenge
12 May 2022 Environment and Climate Change – Fudging Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Results A recent report shows how improving ESG often appears to be a matter of legal formalities and bookkeeping. Analysis of the data shows that the oil and gas companies sell their most polluting assets to other economic operators with less… Continue reading Environment and Climate Change – Fudging Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Results
11 May 2022 Brazil – Valuing leather: CICB is the new associate member of Leather Naturally The newest member of the Leather Naturally movement is the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), the organization that represents the Brazilian leather industries. Leather Naturally brings together the main global players in the leather chain to promote,… Continue reading Brazil – Valuing leather: CICB is the new associate member of Leather Naturally
11 May 2022 Marketing – Metcha will not continue, at least for now Campaign group Leather Naturally has announced that it will not continue with its Metcha social media project, at least for the time being, reports Leatherbiz. Metcha launched in 2019, generating online content aimed especially at consumers from the Millennial and… Continue reading Marketing – Metcha will not continue, at least for now
11 May 2022 Italy – Registration open for 2022 IULTCS EuroCongress Registration is now open for the III EuroCongress IULTCS 2022 “Rinascimento: The Next Leather Generation” event. The next edition of EuroCongress will take place from September 18 to 20, 2022, in Vicenza, Italy. Three types of tickets are available; a Regular Fee… Continue reading Italy – Registration open for 2022 IULTCS EuroCongress
10 May 2022 North America – Meat Institute announces ambitious climate target The North American Meat Institute (the Meat Institute) announced this week that 100% of its members will deliver independently approved science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets in line with the Paris Climate Agreement goals by 2030, writes Feed Stuffs. The Meat Institute’s… Continue reading North America – Meat Institute announces ambitious climate target
10 May 2022 Conference – Register for The Frieberg Leather Days The Freiberg Leather Days – May 11th & May 12th is the meeting place for the European tanning and leather industry, organized by Filk & VGCT. Every year experts, researchers and specialists are invited to exchange ideas and actively participate in shaping the technical… Continue reading Conference – Register for The Frieberg Leather Days
10 May 2022 Bead Tanning – Our first Qualus Service Centre (QSC) is up and running in India! It has been a monumental team achievement to get the centre operational within 4 months of signing our first contract in India. Special thanks to Joanne Tracey, Pazhani Velan, Alireza Sadeghi, and Shaun Deacon for their indefatigable… Continue reading Bead Tanning – Our first Qualus Service Centre (QSC) is up and running in India!
6 May 2022 Material Matters – A Look at Leather Upholstery accounts for about 20% of leather production worldwide while other home furnishings areas are about 15%, says Stephen Sothmann, president, Leather & Hide Council of America. (Shoes take up the bulk at about half.), writes Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor of Designers Today. … Continue reading Material Matters – A Look at Leather
6 May 2022 Technology – Kering invests in lab-grown leather startup VitroLabs Kering has invested in biotech company VitroLabs, a pioneer producer of environmentally friendly leather that has high scalability potential. The San Francisco-based company has been developing a scientific process to grow the world’s first cellular cultivated animal leather. It announced on… Continue reading Technology – Kering invests in lab-grown leather startup VitroLabs
6 May 2022 Automotive – Former Ferrari chief executive to take the wheel at Aston Martin The chief executive of automotive company Aston Martin, Tobias Moers is standing down from the role. The company’s board of directors said in a statement on May 4 that the development had come by mutual agreement, reports Leatherbiz. … Continue reading Automotive – Former Ferrari chief executive to take the wheel at Aston Martin
5 May 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Leather must reassess its dependence on China Our newest Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter went live on May 3 and is available for subscribers to read in the Intelligence section of the website. All China Leather Exhibition In a hard-hitting report, the central message is that the… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Leather must reassess its dependence on China
5 May 2022 Automotive – Challenging market hits Lear in first quarter Automotive technology company Lear Corporation saw sales fall by 3% year-on-year in the first quarter to US$5.2 billion. Lear Corp includes leather processor, Eagle Ottawa, reports ILM. Net income for the period was US$49 million with adjusted net income at US$108… Continue reading Automotive – Challenging market hits Lear in first quarter
5 May 2022 Invitation from Leather Naturally – Future of leather One month further after the fair in Dubai! With eight new members on board we can look back at a very satisfying month. However, we need to grow. We want to take responsibility for the future of leather. Do you want this… Continue reading Invitation from Leather Naturally – Future of leather
4 May 2022 Automotive – Are Tesla’s vegan car seats all they’re cracked up to be? There are many anecdotal reports online about Tesla owners complaining that their car seats and headrests are prone to damage such as bubbling. This has been blamed variously on the use of lotions, cleaning solutions or even hair products.… Continue reading Automotive – Are Tesla’s vegan car seats all they’re cracked up to be?
4 May 2022 Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto employees to share €1.5 million bonus Italian tannery group Gruppo Mastrotto is doubling its employee bonus pot to €1.5 million this year in recognition of workers’ commitment during the pandemic, reports Leatherbiz. The bonus scheme, which was introduced in 2018, also acknowledges the higher cost of… Continue reading Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto employees to share €1.5 million bonus
4 May 2022 United States of America – Luxury goods account for most counterfeits A report from Statista has revealed that more than half of the value of counterfeit goods seized in the U.S. in 2020 are luxury items, reports ILM Luxury items including watches, jewellery, handbags and wallets made up more than… Continue reading United States of America – Luxury goods account for most counterfeits
3 May 2022 Terra Carta – Sustainable Leather Foundation reports on latest Advances In response to the challenge set by HRH Prince Charles to demystify “obscure and unhelpful language used around the environment” a new Terra Carta case study has been published: ‘A-Zero. A Farmer’s Guide’. This report focuses on breaking free from environmental jargon.… Continue reading Terra Carta – Sustainable Leather Foundation reports on latest Advances
3 May 2022 Nera Leather Tanning ask……Do you know the difference between Biodegradability and Compostability? Zeology tanned leather is compostable and biodegradable. Do you know the difference between the two? Here’s the answer:Biodegradation passes through 3 stages: Biodeterioration(e.g., black spots on bananas – surface breakdown) Biodisintegration(e.g., the banana becomes soft due to bacterial… Continue reading Nera Leather Tanning ask……Do you know the difference between Biodegradability and Compostability?
3 May 2022 Automotive: News from Bridge of Weir leather – Scotland “We require that all leather used in Polestar products must live up to the strictest standards on animal welfare and the Five Freedoms, along with being fully traceable and chrome-free…. Bridge of Weir satisfies these requirements.” – Fredrika Klarén, Head of Sustainability, Polestar… Continue reading Automotive: News from Bridge of Weir leather – Scotland
29 April 2022 China – Leather industry with reduced output TheSauerReport writes that the whole leather industry within China has been described by one commentator as a complete mess. Even tanneries that are not in lockdown zones are running at reduced capacity because of labour shortages, caused by restrictions on the movement of workers. There… Continue reading China – Leather industry with reduced output
29 April 2022 ILM Podcast – A golden hour for leather messaging ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth narrates three articles from ILM columnist Mike Redwood around the current obstacles and efforts in the areas of leather messaging and education. These three articles, all available from the podcast menu bar on the ILM website,… Continue reading ILM Podcast – A golden hour for leather messaging
29 April 2022 Africa – Zimbabwe eyes 40% growth for leather exports According to trade promotion body ZimTrade, Zimbabwe is eyeing growth of 40% for leather products exports by 2030, reports ILM. This will reportedly be achieved thanks to the national leather sector strategy (2021-30), launched in April 2021. The strategy involved applying… Continue reading Africa – Zimbabwe eyes 40% growth for leather exports
